Signals From Mars Podcast

SIGNALS FROM MARS | ROCKNPOD EXPO 2023 During this episode of Signals From Mars, I welcome Chris Czynszak of Decibel Geek Podcast and ROCKNPOD EXPO to the show. Chris discusses the 2023 edition of the ROCKNPOD Expo. Where things have gone from the inception of the expo till now. We go over this year's events. Some of the guests, the pre-party with Rare Hare , the Saturday night show, Keelfest 2 ,...

SIGNALS FROM MARS | HOUR ONE | FEBRUARY 3, 2023 During this episode of Signals From Mars, I welcome my Patrons for an Hour One music discussion. Joining me this week are Mr. Patron’s Pick Jeremy Weltman, Metal Dan, Brad “Yarg Metal” Dahl, and Johan. Among the topics discussed during the Hour One portion of the show will be the rising cost of concert tickets. Hedge funds buying into large festivals...

JERSEY METAL | WITH FRANK WHITE AND ALAN TECCHIO During this episode of Signals From Mars, Frank White and Alan Tecchio join the show. They are the authors of the book Jersey Metal . If the name Alan Tecchio rings a bell, he lent his comments to the classic albums series I did way back when. He has fronted bands like Hades , Non-Fiction , Autumn Hour , Seven Witches , Watchtower , Mike LePond’s Si...

SIGNALS FROM MARS | HOUR ONE MUSIC DISCUSSION JANUARY 27, 2023 In this episode of Signals From Mars, I'm joined by my Patrons MetalDan, Brad, and Jeremy. Among the topics discussed include bands producing too many versions of an album. Re-released albums, do we want them, do we need them, what makes one of these albums essential enough for you to repurchase? Pantera dates getting canceled in Germa...

SIGNALS FROM MARS TRIVIA TUESDAY | JANUARY 31, 2023 In this episode of Signals From Mars, we bring you the latest edition of Signals From Mars Trivia Tuesday. This episode was originally recorded on January 31st, 2023. Contestants jockey for position answering hard rock and metal-related questions. The quicker you answer the more points you get…or lose! So, it’s not as simple as just answering the...

SIGNALS FROM MARS | PATRON'S PICK | JANUARY 2023 During this episode of Signals From Mars, Jeremy Weltman joins me for Patron’s Pick. Jeremy and I are recapping new album releases that came out in January of 2023. We discuss each week and mention those releases that stand out to us. This show will help the “there is no good new music crowd”, and will serve as a quick reminder to those putting thei...

SIGNALS FROM MARS | HOUR ONE MUSIC DISCUSSION JANUARY 20, 2023 During this episode of Signals From Mars, my Patrons Jeremy, Johan, and Brad join me for an Hour One music discussion. Among the topics discussed include the new Metallica song "Scream Suicide", the No Playback Festival , bands like Journey airing their dirty laundry in public, Cate Blanchett 's interaction with Margot Robbie regarding...

SIGNALS FROM MARS | BEST OF 2022 ALBUMS COUNTDOWN During this episode of Signals From Mars, my Patrons Jeremy, Ed, Johan, Brad, Anthony, and Steve join me to discuss their favorite albums of 2022. The way this works is they submit a list of 10 albums. Each album is assigned a set of points. Number one gets 10 points, number two gets 9 points all the way down to their number ten which receives 1 po...

SIGNALS FROM MARS | JUDAS PRIEST ALBUM DISCUSSION During this episode of Signals From Mars, my Patrons join me to discuss Judas Priest ‘s discography. The Patrons submitted their top ten Priest albums. Each of them was assigned a set of points based on where they appeared on each Patron’s list. If they’re ranked number one, they receive 10 points. If they’re ranked number two they receive 9 points...

SIGNALS FROM MARS | HOUR ONE MUSIC DISCUSSION DECEMBER 9, 2022 During this episode of Signals From Mars, my Patrons Ed and Johan join me to discuss some current topics in hard rock and metal. Among the items discussed include Pantera' s recent shows. Based on "Lux Aetera" will you enjoy 72 Seasons more than Hardwired ? The Dio documentary. Did K.K. Downing look out of place at the Rock N Roll Hall...

Signals From Mars 313 - Cassius King During this episode of the Signals From Mars, I am joined by Jason McMaster , and Dan Lorenzo , of Cassius King .During this episode of Signals From Mars, my Patrons Ed and Johan join me to discuss some current topics in hard rock and metal. Among the items discussed include Pantera ’s recent shows. Based on “Lux Aetera” will you enjoy 72 Seasons more than Hard...

METALLICA DISCUSSION During this episode of Signals From Mars, Chris Akin , and Chris Czynszak to discuss the recent release by Metallica “Lux Aeterna”. We discuss the new album 72 Seasons , their upcoming tour which features Pantera , Mammoth WVH , Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills . We get into people hating on Metallica, Dave Mustaine possibly knowing a Metallica announcement was immin...

NWOBHM Discussion During this episode of the Signals From Mars Live Stream, my Patrons Jeremy, Johan, Brad, and Ed join the show to discuss the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal , also known as NWOBHM . I polled my Patrons and asked them to submit their top 10 favorite NWOBHM albums. As with all of our lists, their number one gets 10 points, number two gets 9 points, all the way down to ten which re...

SIGNALS FROM MARS HOUR ONE | NOVEMBER 11, 2022 During this episode of the Signals From Mars Live Stream, my Patrons Johan, Metaldan, and Dr. Poison join the show. Among the topics discussed include websites spreading rumors about Creed 's Scott Stapp replacing Vince Neil in Motley Crue . Judas Priest going into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame . George Lynch Vs. Vivian Campbell , Dokken 's Tooth And N...

SWORD | RICK HUGHES In this episode of Signals From Mars, we welcome Rick Hughes of the band Sword . Among the topics discussed include the band’s new album III , their first album in 34 years. The process behind making the album. How Rick felt that he had to continuously up his game to match what the rest of the band had done on the album. Touring with the likes of Metallica , Alice Cooper , and...

HOUR ONE November 4, 2022 In this episode of Signals From Mars, my Patrons Brad, Ed, Jeremy, and Johan join the show. Among the topics discussed include the rumored Download Festival 2023 and Sweden Rock 2023 lineups. Judas Priest , the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame , K.K. Downing , and their new album. Hard Rock and Metal Christmas music, are you into it? What music-related albums you’d like to get fo...

THE NEW ROSES | TIMMY ROUGH This episode of Signals From Mars features an interview with Timmy Rough , the singer and guitarist of the German band The New Roses . Among the topics discussed include the band’s new album, Sweet Poison . The diversity of the band’s influences. Touring the U.K. after Brexit. The band’s connection to the military, and playing for the German military in Afghanistan. Ope...

HOUR ONE OCTOBER 28, 2022 In this episode of Signals From Mars, we welcome my Patrons Metaldan and Dr. Poison to the show. Hour One is a music discussion episode. This is a speed version of the show, thanks to technical difficulties, we have roughly half an hour to squeeze in our discussion. Among the topics discussed include John 5 officially being names Motley Crue ‘s Touring Guitarist. Will the...

Dead City Ruins | Tommy Cain In this episode of Signals From Mars, Tommy Cain of Dead City Ruins joins the show. Among the items discussed include their new lead singer Steve Welsh . Steve is best known for his YouTube videos where he mimics other artists. How difficult was it for him to find his own voice on the band’s new album Shockwave ? Working with Gene “Machine” Freeman on Shockwave . We al...

HOUR ONE OCTOBER 21, 2022 In this episode of Signals From Mars, my Patron Ed Ferguson joins the show for a solid music discussion. Among the topics discussed include his upbringing in an extremely religious household. Trying to listen to some of his favorites during the height of 80s Satanic Panic . The loss of danger in hard rock and metal. If you grow up with your folks blasting Slayer , are the...

MICHAEL WILTON | QUEENSRYCHE In this episode of Signals From Mars, I am joined by Queensrÿche guitarist Michael Wilton . Among the topics discussed during the interview include the band’s new album Digital Noise Alliance . Their current tour with Judas Priest , and the band’s setlist. The dynamic between the band and lead singer Todd LaTorre . Has it changed over the years? Michael’s go-to gear, i...

HOUR ONE OCTOBER 14, 2022 In this episode of Signals From Mars, During this episode of the Signals From Mars Live Stream, my Patrons Jeremy and Johan join the show for a solid music discussion. Among the topics discussed include Skid Row , Lacuna Coil , Alter Bridge , Motley Crue , Bloodstock 2023, and Iron Maiden 2023 European tour. We talk about new hard rock and metal releases. Bands redoing th...

New Beginnings During this episode of the Signals From Mars, I am joined by some of my Patrons to discuss various hard rock and metal topics. We have an international cast with Johan in Sweden, Ed in Kentucky and Jeremy in the UK. Among the topics discussed include my recent interview with SirusXM personality, and former host of the Talking Metal Podcast , Mark Strigl . I did the interview on The...

THE END - FEATURING JOSHUA TOOMEY AND ANTHONY MACKEY This episode of the Signals From Mars is episode 300 of the Mars Attacks Podcast. It is both the 13th anniversary of the podcast and its last show. Thank you for listening and supporting the show thirteen years later. Joining me for the show are Joshua Toomey of the Talk Toomey Podcast , and one of my Patrons, Anthony Mackey . The neat thing is...

1983 | PART 2 During this episode of the Mars Attacks Podcast, my Patrons join me to discuss their favorite and best albums of 1983. This is part two of a two-part series. In this episode, I countdown the top 5 albums as voted on by my Patrons. Plus the three tracks they voted on the most. This episode of the Signals From Mars is the audio version of the August 26th, 2022 episode of the Signals Fr...